The Intelligence War In Latin America, 1914-1922

Synopsis

Drawing On Long-classified U.s. Intelligence Documents, This Narrative Of The Latin American Intelligence War Reveals The Complexity And Chaos Behind The Placid Veneer Of Wartime Pan-america. The Author Connects Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Guatemala City, Lima, Havana, Santiago, Rio De Janeiro, Berlin, London, Washington, Tokyo And Dozens Of Safe Houses, Front Companies, Consulates, Legations And Headquarters-- European War In The Americas, 1914-1916 -- 1914: A Rush To Arms -- 1915: The American Front -- 1916: Black Lists, Terrorism And Proxy Wars -- Strategic Sideshow In Latin America, 1917-1918 -- 1917: Somos Aliados -- 1918: World War In The Americas -- Endgame Of The Intelligence War In Latin America, 1919-1922 -- 1919: Wartime Duplicity And Strategic Realignment -- 1920: New World Order -- 1921 And Beyond: Treachery And Transnational Threats -- Epilogue -- Appendix I. Blacklisted And Suspect Firms -- Appendix Ii. Secret Messages. Jamie Bisher. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.